Posted 3/6/2024, 10:37:48 PM
FDA Issues Alert About High Lead Levels in Ground Cinnamon Sold at Dollar Stores
- FDA issued a public health alert about 6 brands of ground cinnamon containing concerning levels of lead
- Brands include La Fiesta, Marcum, MTCI, Swad, Supreme Tradition, and El Chilar sold at dollar stores and ethnic grocers
- Lead exposure can cause neurological effects, especially in children
- FDA recommends manufacturers recall affected products, except for MTCI which they couldn't contact
- Most people don't have immediate symptoms from lead, but prolonged exposure can be unsafe